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Click here to play a sample clip of translation into BSL of the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 2:1-12. This is one of the first parts of translation that we have attempted and it is a DRAFT. It has been translated by a team of Deaf and hearing people and then filmed professionally. We are currently in a consultation process for this clip and are asking for feedback from Deaf people. We will use the comments that we collect to improve this clip and the rest of the translation.

We would welcome your views too. We need to know if you think this is clear and reflects the Bible, but in a way that is clear BSL. If you have any comments about the clip, please contact Tracey, our research student at traceyr(at)bslbible.org.uk (Please replace (at) with @. This is a measure to prevent spam).

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New Pilot DVD Launches in May 2011.

The BSL Bible Translation Project team are delighted to announce the launch of our pilot DVD. This includes the first section of the Gospel of Mark (1:1-3:6), along with a glossary of terms (Messiah, Kingdom of God, etc), and an explanation of how we have actually done the translation work. Our aim is that it will be available from the 23rd of May.

We hope that people will watch the DVD and give us feedback on the work we have done so far. Feedback such as 'I wish you had included an explanation about ...., or 'I don't understand why you've used that sign' or any other comments which you think will help us as we continue to translate the rest of the Gospel of Mark.

To obtain your copy of the DVD, please send your cheque (payable to 'The BSL Bible Translation Project') to the project address: Flat 1, Thorne House, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M14 6DW. The DVD is £3 + £1 postage & packing.

The DVD will also be available directly from our team members at various Deaf events throughout the year. We will also be putting the Bible text and glossary on our website, later in 2011.